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The Hierarchy of Controls: What It Is and How to Use It

The hierarchy of controls is a fundamental part of workplace safety, recognized by OSHA, NIOSH, the NSC & others as a best practice for managing safety hazards.

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Are Employers Overthinking Fall Protection?

Falls are a straightforward problem with a straightforward solution—the same solution for every occupational safety problem: the hierarchy of controls.

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The Hierarchy of Controls Is the Best Defense We Have Against COVID-19

A hierarchy of controls is an approach to environmental safety that structures protective measures into 5 stages, in order of most to least effective.

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